In What Order Do the Following Structures Vibrate as Sound

question 48

Multiple Choice

In what order do the following structures vibrate as sound is transmitted?
1) stapes
2) tympanic membrane
3) oval window
4) incus
5) malleus

• A) 5, 1, 4, 2, 3
• B) 3, 4, 5, 1, 2
• C) 2, 1, 5, 4, 3
• D) 2, 5, 4, 1, 3

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